Access to finance for the local energy transition: how to move away from subsidies (EU Week of Regions and Cities)
After an introduction on the EU energy policy framework, the results of a survey on barriers to using financing instruments to implement SECAP measures and practical tips from an investor perspective will be presented to stimulate discussion. Three pitches of successful best practices from local authorities engaged in applying initiatives will be delivered. Participants can choose one and move to the appropriate table to take an active role in the session and discuss replication potential.
The Smart Cities Marketplace plays an important role in speeding up the green transition of cities in Europe by improving citizens’ quality of life, increasing the competitiveness of European cities and industry as well as reaching European energy and climate targets.
It complements current EU efforts such as REPowerEU with a complete catalogue of offers such as calls for free technical assistance, 1-to-1-consultancy services for city-led consortia close to the financing stage, financing masterclasses and a fine-tuned matchmaking for the financing of urban projects and intensified partnerships with other EU initiatives, such as the Covenant of Mayors, the Green City Accord, the European Green Capital/Green Leaf Awards, Scalable Cities, CIVITAS and
When
12 Oct 2023 @ 11:30 am
12 Oct 2023 @ 01:00 pm
Duration: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Timezone: GMT +2:00
Where
Online Webinar
Language
English en